Jake Krol was a Tech Writer at Mashable and had been at the company May–December 2018. He holds a degree in Media & Communication from Muhlenberg College. Jake has a big love for all things tech, and is a huge Springsteen fan and also a native New Jerseyan.
By Jake Krol
How to get out of annoying group texts on iOS and Android
End the annoying pings for once and for all.
By Jake Krol and Kyli Singh
How to use the iPhone’s most useful, most overlooked feature
Shake to Undo is alive and well. But there's always the the finger swipe.
By Jake Krol
Roku Premiere and Premiere+ review: You should consider only one
If you're going 4K, splurge a little.
By Jake Krol
Lenovo Yoga C930 review: Small changes make a big impact
It's not revolutionary. But Lenovo made some quality improvements to its 2-in-1 laptop.
By Jake Krol
Amazon Fire HD 8 2018 review: Basic to the extreme, but hands-free Alexa is a nice bonus
An ultra-affordable tablet for people who just want to stream and browse.
By Jake Krol
Furbo Dog Camera review: The best way to keep an eye on your dog from work
Woof, woof, woof.
By Jake Krol
This neural-net powered AI is way better at chess than anyone
It also mastered shogi and Go.
By Jake Krol
Bose's Home Speaker 500 combines Alexa with great sound, for a price
Bose's smart speaker is a pricey combo of Alexa and nice sound.
By Jake Krol
iOS 12.1.1 fixes bugs and expands eSIM support on the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max
Fixing pain points and squashing bugs.
By Jake Krol
Here are the best apps to celebrate Hanukkah
There are many ways to celebrate Hanukkah in real life and on your phone.
By Jake Krol
iHeartRadio crunched the numbers on the top music for 2018
The first declaration of artists and song of the year is here ... with a twist.
By Jake Krol
Apple Watch Series 4 will receive an extended 45-day return period
The Series 4 heatlh features might come with a surpirse bonus.
By Jake Krol
This 3D sensor will let almost any product 'see' the world down to the millimeter
Anyone building a 3D-sensing device should take a look at the Structure Core.
By Jake Krol
Apple chimes in on iPhone XR sales but offers no specifics
"Most popular" doesn't mean everything's fine.
By Jake Krol
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review: The best streaming dongle, period
Won't get much more for your money.
By Jake Krol
This $40 talking fish has Amazon Alexa inside
It's not a necesity, but you'll likely want one.
By Jake Krol
Apple is increasing the trade-in value for those getting an XS, XS Max, or XR
Making the upgrade a bit more affordable.
By Jake Krol
We already have our first big phone trend for 2019: the 'pinhole' notch
Is a hole better than a notch?
By Jake Krol
Owner of Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent announces partnership with Apple to build apps
Moving digital in-house.
By Jake Krol
What is Samsung Ambient Mode and how does it work?
TVs no longer have to look out of place.
By Jake Krol
OK Google arrives almost natively on iOS through Siri Shortcuts
It's clunky, but it gets the job done.
By Jake Krol
8 tech gifts that won't fail this holiday season
There's a lot to be said for reliability.
By Jake Krol
